I’m pretty excited about this post, because these are the first two items for my new Etsy shop (opening as soon as I manage to create at least one page of inventory). These aprons are constructed with vintage 36″ wide fabric from the 40s and 50s. I am pretty proud of myself for figuring out a technique to add the slit pockets, which I think work well when you want pockets, but don’t want to distract too much from the design of the main print.
It has not escaped my attention that there are tons of really cute hand-made aprons available on Etsy. Most sellers decide on a pattern and produce variations in different prints. I can understand that this is an efficient way of producing a product, but it just doesn’t appeal to me. Each one of my aprons will be completely different, inspired by a particular vintage fabric remnant.
The skirts of both of these aprons are made with a glazed chintz border print featuring violets. The first apron has a green geometric border in a 1950s percale and a large bow in the back.
The second apron has a scalloped hem and is trimmed with vintage French fabric formerly used as a duvet cover.
Thank you so much for your compliments and encouragement in the whole quilt kit making fiasco. I have not given up on this idea, and hope to have some new (less complicated) kits made up soon. For those of you who were game enough to try my RPTPP quilt kit, we do have a winner.
The winner is Lori from Humble Quilts. Lori is a very accomplished doll quilt maker (maybe you have participated in one of her doll quilt-a-longs), so I’m sure she will have no problem with this little quilt kit. Congratulations, Lori!
I’m so glad Lori won – I look forward to seeing it on her blog.
The aprons are beautiful. Good luck with your shop.
Congratulations to Lori! Martha your aprons are just gorgeous, I think you’ll do really, really well on etsy – let me know when you open it and I’ll do a post about it, ok?
Congrats to Lori! The aprons are fantastic! Please remember to post when the etsy site is up and running!
Hugs, Mickie
I love your aprons! especially the scallop edge. Congrats! to Lori on the quilt kit; I’m sure she is thrilled!
Martha, your aprons are simply gorgeous! I belive they will sell really well. You always do a great job on everything that you make. I want to congratulate Lori on winning the quilt kit. I’m sure she will cherish it.
The hard part for shoppers is going to be wanting them ALL. You do such fine sewing. They are beautiful.
Etsy may have lots of aprons, but none as beautiful as these two. It is the extra attention to the details which make your creations stand out. I can’t wait for your opening day on Etsy!!
Your aprons are so fabulous!! I love the one I have that you made — it is just so beautiful and useful!
Congratulations on opening an Etsy store — it will be a success, I’m sure.
And congratulations to Lori on winning the quilt kit!
These are beautiful, and the pocket slits are really clever.
Attention to the special details and one-of-a-kind items are two of the reasons people shop on Etsy. Your lovely aprons will get a lot of attention I’m sure. And your photography shows them off so nicely!
Congratulations to Lori! I look forward to seeing the completed quilt on her blog.
I can hardly wait to see your Etsy shop! Your aprons are lovely!